Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola, Roman Catholic church in Toowong, Australia.
The Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola sits at 46 Grove Street with orange and brown brickwork topped by Roman terracotta tiles. The building rises against a steep slope and provides parking created through site excavations.
Archbishop James Duhig began construction between 1929 and 1936 as part of Brisbane's religious building program. The construction period reflected a wave of church development across the city during that era.
The interior features altars created by H Credington of Melbourne and stained glass windows from John Hardman of London. These craftworks shape how visitors experience the space and guide the eye throughout the building.
The church holds regular services and has a car park on site. Visitors should be aware that the steep slope affects how you approach from the street.
The sanctuary and pulpit feature extensive scagliola work, representing the only major use of this artificial stone technique in Queensland. This crafted detail makes the interior notably different from other religious buildings in the region.
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